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The wars & local soldiers, 1926

533 stories in Newcastle & Lake Macquarie's papers · page 16 of 27

Not Alone Seaham Miners Stand by Charlton Referendum War Opposition Minute from Central Executive Rejected

The Newcastle Sun · Friday 20 August 1926 · page 7

The leader of the Federal Labor Party, Mr. M. Charlton, is not alone in his refusal to be coerced by the drastic threats issued by the State executive of the party. He has been promised plenty of backing from unexpected quarters…

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A Veteran War Horse

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 21 August 1926 · page 5

"Tommy Huston," a horse no less than 34 years of age, which took part in the South African War, a quarter of a century ago, is still alive at Johannesburg…

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The Chinese War

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 23 August 1926 · page 5

It is reported from Hankow that Tang Senchi's troops have broken through the Allied's right flank on the Hunan front. Even the most sceptical…

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Peace and War New Air Developments Passenger Liners Grim French Secrets

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 23 August 1926 · page 1

While an English company is preparing to build cheap passenger airships, France is developing new ways of…

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His Protest Broke War Office Windows LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Tuesday 24 August 1926 · page 9

William Boon, an ex-service man, sat down in Whitehall, took off his boots and flung them at the War Office windows, breaking two…

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Effect of War Gas

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Thursday 26 August 1926 · page 5

The long and continued effects of war gas were revealed at an inquest regarding the sudden death of Frederick Crow, aged 27, who was gassed while serving with…

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The War Memorials

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Friday 27 August 1926 · page 7

The Australian Pres. Association learns that as the result of the War Graves conference in Paris, the Dominions, out of respect for French feelings, are likely…

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War Memorial

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 28 August 1926 · page 13

Although the public imagination was pleased with the idea of an Impressive Anzac Square at the top of Bourke-street, in front of the present Federal…

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War's Legacy Mine Under Momment LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 30 August 1926 · page 1

When a monument to German dead, erected during the war-time occupancy of Douaal was removed, a mine, covered by a flower-pot,…

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The War Spirit German Demonstration Nationalist Rally (Australian Cable Association.) LONDON

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 30 August 1926 · page 5

In Nuremburg, at 4.45 yesterday afternoon, the signal was given by a peal of bells in all churches in the picturesque city in honour of those fallen in the Great…

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Big Flight Around the Islands War-time Lessons Air Force Pioneers MELBOURNE

The Newcastle Sun · Monday 30 August 1926 · page 5

Preparations are being completed by the Royal Australian Air Force for a flight to Samoa, via New Guinea, Solomon Islands, New…

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Chinese War Heavy Fighting Neutral Vessels Fired on (Australian Cable Association.) SHANGHAI

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Tuesday 31 August 1926 · page 5

A message from Hankow states that the Southerners commenced a concentrated drive on Friday on the Allied left flank at licensing, which is only fifty…

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Wounded, But Still Full of Fight

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 1 September 1926 · page 2

This sea-leopard, which came ashore near Wollongong is now at Torong is now at Tarong a Park. It was badly wounded; and is not expected to survive…

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The Chinese War

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Wednesday 1 September 1926 · page 7

A Canton Press Burean communique states that the Commander-in-Chief, Chiang Kal Slick, telegraphs that the Cantonese Nationalist armies captured…

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Insistent Creditor Coolidge and War Debts New York Tuesday Night

The Newcastle Sun · Wednesday 1 September 1926 · page 7

"President Coolldge believes that if the Government has any money to give away it mould be to Americans, not…

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"Behind the Front" Royal's War Comedy

The Newcastle Sun · Thursday 2 September 1926 · page 8

"Behind the Front," in which wallace B[?]ry and Raymond Halton head one of the best comedies. Paramount has released for some time, is still…

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War Talk

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Saturday 4 September 1926 · page 5

A certain eminent Federal statesman seems to be disappointed. A few years ago it was war and nothing but war, but he notices a change—hardly anyone in…

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Anzac Day Suggested Change of Name LONDON

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 4 September 1926 · page 1

The Gallipoli pilgrims have arrived there. After visiting the Dardanelles, "V" Beach and other landing placed,…

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New War Romance "Isn't Life Wonderful?"

The Newcastle Sun · Saturday 4 September 1926 · page 7

Carol Dempster and Neil Hamilton, whose work in "America" made them favorites, rise to now heights in D. W. Griffiths' latest film, "Isn't Life…

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Germany's War Debt London

Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate · Monday 6 September 1926 · page 4

A telegram from Berlin states that Herr Rheinhold, the Minister for Finance, declared that Germany would endeavour to fulfill the Dawes plan, but would try by all…

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